Stephen Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to honor retired FB Mike Alstott in the team's game against the Seattle Seahawks Oct. 19. There will be a tribute to Alstott at halftime and the team plans to have a commemorative ticket and Alstott giveaway.

Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers FB Mike Alstott has hinted at retiring from the NFL after 12 seasons, but general manager Bruce Allen said he was in no hurry to make a final decision.

Fred Goodall, of The Associated Press, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed FB Mike Alstott (neck) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2007 season. Alstott has a new injury to his neck and it is not related to the career-threatening injury he had in 2003 that required surgery. Alstott may retire because of the neck injury.

Updating previous reports, the St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers FB Mike Alstott is expected to announce his retirement Thursday, Aug. 9. A press conference with Alstott and Buccaneers general manager Bruce Allen will be held at the team facility at 2 p.m. EST.